Argentine Dogo Dog Names

Introduction

The
Argentine Dogo, also known as the Dogo Argentino, is a breed of hunting dog
that was originally developed to chase big game such as pumas and wild boars. A
surgeon named Antonio Nores Martinez bred the Argentine Dogo not just for hunting
but also for companionship. This stocky cross breed has a radiant white coat, a
strong body and a keen sense of responsiveness. Proper training, frequent
exercise and socialization is necessary for this breed; using force or other
callous acts can result in aggressive behavior. A courageous yet kind dog, the
Argentine Dogo is a good choice for a first-time dog owner.

Argentine Dogo Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Argentine Dogo

Bombon

In comparison, the Argentine Dogo is not as well-known as other
big dog breeds such as Pit Bulls or Bulldogs. However, it has gained some
recognition in a few films and television series, particularly in its home
country of Argentina. One of the most popular films that feature an Argentine
Dogo in a starring role is the 2004 film El
Perro, or Bombon in English. The
titular character, Bombon, refers to an Argentine Dogo. The film is set in
Patagonia and revolves around a man whose life is turned around after receiving
a dog from a woman.

The main character in the film is Coco, who is a skilled craftsman who makes
and sells knives. During the opening of the film, he is trying to sell his
handcrafted knives to some oil workers. While his work is exceptional, the workers
could not afford his knives. Coco lives with his daughter and her kids in a
small, cramped apartment. Being 52 years of age, he is broke and down on his
luck, believing that he has no chance to be employed at such a late age. In
addition, he is unable to sell any of his knives as the film goes on.

Despite being unlucky, Coco remains a helpful and warmhearted man. One
day, he helped a stranded woman after her car broke down. As repayment for the act
of kindness shown by Coco, the woman gave him a purebred Argentine Dogo. The woman
also gives all the supporting documents for the dog. While initially perplexed,
Coco decides to keep the dog.

After receiving and deciding to keep the dog, named Bombon, Coco’s life
starts to turn around. He starts to work as a guard, along with his dog, for buildings.
Also, he unintentionally meets a dog trainer named Walter through one of his
jobs. Walter informs Coco of how valuable Bombon is and helps him win third
prize in a dog show. Walter also asks to take Bombon back to his ranch and put
him out for stud services. At first, Coco agrees but then he realizes that he
does not want to be without Bombon. He looks for Bombon and finds him mating
with a stray dog. At the end of the film, he sets off with Bombon with hope for
a positive future.

El Perro is one of the handful of works featuring the
Argentine Dogo. The breed has also made an appearance in the television series' entitled RayDonovan and Pit Boss.

Argentine Dogo Dog Name Considerations

Argentine
Dogos are a powerful and loyal dog breed that can bring a lot of joy to their new
owner. As such, your new pooch deserves a name that will suit its many lovely
qualities. One of the things to remember when naming your new dog is to try and
keep the name short. Most, if not all dogs can only remember the first few
syllables of a word. Hence, it is pretty useless to give a long name for your
dog, no matter how fancy or unique they sound. Instead, go for a meaningful
name that has only one to two syllables, or up to a maximum of three. If you have
a name idea that is longer than this that you really want to give to your dog, it
would be a good idea to come up with a shortened version of it. This can serve
as your dog’s nickname.

Another tip
would be to take the many qualities of your dog and use it as an inspiration for
a name. Some of the most striking characteristics of an Argentine Dogo include its
muscular build, white coat, athleticism, hunting skills and an extreme loyalty
to their owners. Any of these attributes can help you brainstorm for a suitable
name. Also, since the breed is from Argentina, you may choose a local Spanish
name or anything that relates to the Argentine culture as a name for your dog.

Male Argentine Dogo Dog Names

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Name

Vote

1

Paco

Means “free man” in Spanish

1

Lobo

Means “wolf” in Spanish

1

Benito

Spanish name meaning “blessed”

1

Sergio

Spanish name meaning “soldier”

1

Rolo

Spanish name meaning “famous wolf”

1

Savio

Spanish name meaning “intelligent”

1

Vidal

Means “alive” in Spanish

0

Bobo

Means “silly” in Spanish; good for your mischievous dog

0

Mateo

Spanish name meaning “God’s gift”

0

Chico

Means “boy” in Spanish

0

Alaska

A big US state known to be covered in snow

0

Aspen

A town in Colorado known for their snowy mountains

0

Zorro

Means “fox” in Spanish; also the name of a fictional vigilante

0

Jax

English name meaning “God has been gracious”

0

Wrath

Means “fury” or “rage”; good name for a tough dog

0

Baldwin

From the Spanish name “Balduino”, which means “brave friend”

0

Leo

Means “lion” in Latin; also the name of famous Argentine football player Leo Messi

0

Courage

Means “bravery” or “fearlessness”

0

Jorge

Spanish name meaning “earth worker”

0

Blanco

Means “white” in Spanish; top name for an Argentine Dogo

0

Yukon

A Canadian territory

0

King

A male ruler

0

Ghost

An apparition, good name for a white dog

0

Mano

Means “shark” in Hawaiian

0

Tank

A metallic vehicle used for combat

0

Nimbus

A kind of cloud

0

Magnus

Means “great one” in Latin

0

Gaucho

Means “cowboy” in Spanish

0

Orson

Means “bear-like courage” in Latin

0

Yuri

Hebrew name meaning “light of God”

Female Argentine Dogo Dog Names

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Name

Vote

1

Neva

Means “radiance” in Spanish

1

Clara

Spanish name meaning “bright”

1

Freya

Goddess in Norse mythology

1

Luz

Means “light” in Spanish

1

Maite

Spanish name meaning “lovable”

1

Hera

Wife of Zeus in Greek mythology

1

Tia

Means “princess” in Spanish

1

Sophie

Greek name meaning “wisdom”

1

Bonita

Means “pretty” in Spanish

0

Blanca

Means “white” in Spanish; feminine form of Blanco

0

Milky

Describing something full of milk; good for white dogs

0

Nieve

Means “snow” in Spanish

0

Denali

Tallest mountain in North America

0

Ramona

Spanish name meaning “protecting hands”

0

Guarda

Portuguese name meaning “guard”

0

Amor

Means “love” in Spanish

0

Chica

Means “girl” in Spanish

0

Comet

A celestial object seen in the sky

0

Mara

From “Xiomara”, which means “battle-ready” in Spanish

0

Albus

Means “white” in Latin

0

Yuki

Means “snow” in Japanese

0

Amazon

Female warriors in Greek mythology; also the name of a big river in South America